International Shariʽah Research Academy for Islamic Finance

International Shariʽah Research Academy for Islamic Finance
Type	Private
Established	26 March 2008
Location	Kuala Lumpur
Website	www.isra.my

International Shariʽah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA) is an Islamic finance research institution in Malaysia that focuses on sharia-related issues.^[1]

ISRA was established on 26 March 2008 by the Central Bank Malaysia (BNM).^{[citation needed]}

Background

ISRA is a repository of knowledge for Shari’ah views (fatwas) and undertakes studies on contemporary issues, especially those relating to Shari’ah, in the Islamic finance industry. ISRA also contributes towards strengthening human capital development in Shari’ah expertise relevant to Islamic finance and provides a platform for greater engagement amongst practitioners, scholars, regulators and academics via research and dialogue, in both the domestic and international arenas.

Objectives

Spearhead and Conduct Applied Shari’ah Research in Islamic Finance
Enrich Resources of Knowledge in Islamic Finance
Provide Avenues for the Development of Shari’ah Practice In Islamic Finance
Propagate Harmonisation and Mutual Respect in Islamic Finance Practices

Key Specialisation

Shari'ah and Applied Research
Publications
Events
Talent Development

Shari'ah and Applied Research

Islamic Banking Unit
Islamic Capital Market Unit
Takaful Unit
Fatwa and Translation Unit

Publication

Books

ISRA Research Papers
ISRA International Journal of Islamic Finance (English)
ISRA International Journal of Islamic Finance (Arabic)
Articles

Proceedings

ISRA Islamic Finance Space (IIFS)
ISRA Bulletins
ISRA-Bloomberg Bulletins

Events

ISRA International Shariah Scholars' Forum (ISSF)
ISRA Muzakarah Cendekiawan Syariah Nusantara (MCSN)
ISRA-IRTI-Durham University Strategic Roundtable Discussion (SRD)
ISRA International Colloquium for Islamic Finance (IICIF)
ISRA Thematic Workshops

Talent Development Programmes

In-House Shari'ah Management Training Programme
Practical Training and Fellowship Programme
Shari'ah Scholarship

References

^ "International Shariʽah Research Academy for Islamic Finance - Products, Competitors, Financials, Employees, Headquarters Locations". www.cbinsights.com. Retrieved 2024-09-03.

External links

[1] "International Shariʽah Research Academy for Islamic Finance - Products, Competitors, Financials, Employees, Headquarters Locations". www.cbinsights.com. Retrieved 2024-09-03.

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